(2)
Maple syrup for
processing (processing grade) means any maple syrup that fails to meet the
requirements of U.S. grade A, but possess good characteristic maple taste and
may contain off-flavors, but is fairly free of damage, turbidity, cloudiness,
and is fairly clean.

(3)
Substandard is the quality of maple syrup that fails to
meet the requirements of Processing Grade maple syrup.

(a)
The per cent of
light transmission through the syrup as measured with a spectrophotometer using
matched square optical cells having a ten mm light path at a wavelength of five
hundred sixty nm. The color value is expressed as per cent of light
transmission as compared to analytical reagent glycerol fixed at one hundred
per cent. Per cent transmission is symbolized by "%Tc."

(b)
Any method that
provides equivalent results. When certifying the color of a sample that has
been officially drawn and which represents a specific lot of maple syrup, if
the number of color deviants exceeds the acceptance number in the appropriate
sampling plan, the lot should be designated as mixed color.

(c)
Any commercial
color determining kit that provides an analysis of clarity and color comparable
to that obtained by a spectrophotometer may be used to determine the grade
listed on a label; however, in any dispute over the accuracy of a grade claim,
a spectrophotometer shall be used to determine grade.

(A)
Any producer or
processor whose maple syrup conforms to a standard for
a
grade other than commercial or substandard may place the grade name on the
package label. The legend shall be stylized: " U.S. Grade
_______," and include the full grade name listed in rule
901:3-45-01 of the
Administrative Code.

(B)
No grade
may be placed on a package label unless the maple syrup has first been tested
by one of the methods in paragraph (B)(1) of rule
901:3-45-01 of the
Administrative Code.

(C)
Any
optional ingredients permitted under rule
901:3-45-02 of the
Administrative Code, when used, shall be listed on the package label, except for those not required by
21 CFR
101.100 (2017).